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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a silky cream cheese layer and fresh, colorful fruit. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a light finish to any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (about 15.25 oz / 432 g) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract (for crust)
  • 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed and dried
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 small peach or nectarine, thinly sliced
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a lightly floured surface into a 9-10 inch (23-25 cm) circle. Transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet and press evenly to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
  3. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden brown and center is set. Prick with a fork if bubbling occurs.
  4. Allow the crust to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  8. Spread the creamy layer evenly over the cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
  9. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and peach slices artistically on top of the cream layer.
  10. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  11. Chill the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure the crust is completely cooled before spreading the cream layer to prevent melting. Use cold heavy cream and chill mixing bowls for fluffier whipped cream. For a glossy fruit finish, brush with warmed apricot jam or diluted honey. Store cream layer and fruit separately for longer freshness. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, creamy fruit dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, berry dessert, cream cheese dessert

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